Dangers of Clay
Vocabulary
Random
Process
100
True or False: Clay dust should not be breathed in because it can be harmful.
True!
100
What is the main material used in ceramics?
a. sand
b. clay
c. plastic
d. paper
b. Clay (Extra 100 points: what is clay made out of?)
100
True or false: glaze is made of glass.
True! Glass that has been modified to melt onto clay.
100
True or false: Ms. Hendrix is worried some of our clay may explode
TRUE! If there is any water trapped inside, clay will explode in the kiln.
200
For your safety, you might want to consider wearing:
a.) an apron
b.) gloves
c.) a mask
c. a mask to prevent silica dust from entering your lungs.
200
What is slip?
Watered down clay that can be used as a pottery glue.
200
What do you call a wizard that does ceramics?
Harry Potter.
200
What is the most fragile stage of clay?
Bone Dry. (extra 100 points: what else is this stage known as?)
300
What should you avoid doing when working with clay?
a. Use a damp sponge to wipe down table.
b. Use the bins in the sink to wash hands, so no clay goes down the drain.
c. Brush dust off apron and hands to prevent silicosis.
C! Brush dust off apron and hands to prevent silicosis.
This causes the dust to become airborne. Dangerous. Do not do this!
300
What is bisqueware?
Clay that has been fired once in the kiln. (extra 100 points: can bisqueware ever transform back into wet clay?)
300
Describe the two options for this project.
A: Slab technique to create a tray (or palette).
B: Pinch pot technique to create a cup.
300
What are the four steps to attaching clay to clay?
Score, slip, stick and smooth.
400
What is the lung disease caused by clay dust called?
Silicosis.
400
What is the oven used to heat/fire clay called?
A kiln.
400
The creepy mug that Ms. Hendrix made in High School and brought to show you all yesterday was supposed to be what type of creature?
A frog!
400
What is this process called?
Pinch pot.
500
If you make a mug, what do you need to do to ensure it is safe to drink out of?
Add glaze. It will be porous and not safe to drink out of otherwise.
500
What is this called?
A pottery wheel.
500
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with what valuable material?
Gold. It is a reminder that there is "beauty in the broken."
500
Why shouldn't you glaze the bottom of your artwork?
It will attach itself to the kiln shelf.